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Wednesday in the Word
what the Bible means, and how we know
The Wednesday in the Word podcast:
- reaches over 50,000 listeners/year in 157 countries.
- is the longest-running Bible-study podcast in the world.
- is your go-to resource for serious, in-depth Bible study.
What you’ll find inside
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Verse-by-verse podcasts: practical teaching you can trust.
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Study tools & guides: worksheets, outlines, maps, and study help.
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Free resources: to improve your understanding of Scripture.
Krisan Marotta, the teacher behind Wednesday in the Word, is also the author of the forthcoming book, Start Strong: A New Believer’s Guide to Christianity.
Listen to the Latest Episode
13 Cheerful Giver: How to Sow for a Lasting Harvest (2 Corinthians 8-9)
Explore why Paul calls us to be a Cheerful Giver, how generosity reveals faith, heals division, and reflects God’s grace in 2 Corinthians 8–9.
What We’re Learning This Season
Gospel of John: Believe and Find Life
Gospel of John: Believe and Find Life. An 24-week Bible study podcast series on the Gospel of John from Wednesday in the Word
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Each season of the podcast focuses on a specific book of the Bible. Each episode breaks down Scripture in plain language, unpacking the author’s meaning while showing you how to study the Bible for yourself.
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Looking for in-depth Bible study materials? Browse my organized collections to find maps, charts, outlines, background and tools to unlock your Bible study. Whether you’re searching by book, theme, or topic, you’ll find valuable resources to deepen your personal Bible study.
Bible Study 101 is your essential guide to understanding and studying the Bible with confidence. Learn the foundational skills to explore Scripture, discover the best study tools, and how to use them effectively. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to deepen your study habits, this resource will equip you to engage with God’s Word in a meaningful way.
Krisan Marotta, creator of the Wednesday in the Word podcast, is a dedicated student and teacher of the Bible, known for her clear, verse-by-verse exposition. With a journalistic background and over 40 years of Bible study, she reaches listeners in over 150 countries, guiding them to discover Scriptures’ truths for themselves. Krisan is also a clog dancer and a firm believer in the life-changing power of the gospel.
Start Strong: A New Believer's Guide to Christianity
If seminary feels too far and Sunday school never happened, this is where you start.
From the Wednesday in the Word Blog
How to Study Epistles
Learn a simple six-step method to study New Testament epistles: trace arguments, define key terms, and apply Scripture with confidence. Free checklist.
12 Why Gentiles Gave to Jerusalem (2 Corinthians 8-9 Background)
2 Corinthians 8–9 records Paul’s advice to Corinth about the Jerusalem Collection. But it isn’t just about fundraising. In order to understand this event, we trace the story behind the Jerusalem Collection. We look at various passages in Acts, Galatians and Romans. so we can hear Paul’s appeal to Corinth the way his first listeners did.
Understanding Prophecy
Studying biblical prophecy is an often overwhelming task. Much of it is written in Hebrew poetry. The names and places are foreign, and the metaphors don’t always resonate with our modern ears. Yet we can usually understand the main point. If studying an Old Testament prophet overwhelms you, here are some tips to get you started.
September 2025 Reflections
Here’s what's new on Wednesday in the Word in September, 2025. Two new resources this month: a free Bible Study Starter Kit and a brand-new page with all my free downloads in one place. NEW Free Resources Bible Study Starter Kit a simple, text-first method anyone...
11 Godly Grief and Worldly Sorrow (2 Corinthians 7:2-16)
Have you ever wrestled with whether to speak a hard truth to someone you care about? In 2 Corinthians 7:2–16, Paul reflects on the pain and power of writing a sorrowful letter to the Corinthian church, noting how godly grief leads to genuine repentance.
Understanding Narratives
Narratives are true stories. Over 40% of the Old Testament Scriptures are narratives. Generally, the purpose of a biblical narrative is to show the Lord at work in His creation. Every genre found in the Bible presents unique challenges for understanding. Narratives are no exception. With narratives we think in scenes, plot and character, rather than paragraphs and outlines.
Wednesday in the Word podcast
The longest running Bible Study podcast in the world
